By Erica Wong |Staff Writer| College is frequently referred to as “the best years of your life,” but the initial adjustment may be a bit rocky. The combined pressure of getting adjusted to an unfamiliar environment, maintaining grades, and meeting new people can really be overwhelming, especially when you’re far from family and friends. When you’re studying abroad homesickness is something everyone will experience at some point. There are some methods to coping with the transition. The most important thing is maintaining a positive attitude and being patient. Keep cultural differences in mind, the people around you may do things in ways you’re not used to. Instead of … [Read more...] about Combatting Homesickness
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CSUSB students battle homesickness
By Jounghun Kim |Staff Writer| Once you find the reason for being home sick, the next measure you can take is to make new friends, be around a busy environment and keep associating with the people in your daily lives that will make you happy. Joining clubs, participating in campus activities will help you meet others and keep you preoccupied. Many of the Korean students on campus have taken it upon themselves to belong in clubs like the soccer team, the study club or the language exchange club. Enjoy your time alone. Whether or not you have friends around, you still can enjoy many activities with the company of yourself. Make a list of things you really like to do, such as … [Read more...] about CSUSB students battle homesickness
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